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Pesta Chingay Parade

The Chingay members will perform their balancing skills by hoisting the gigantic colourful flags together with the Lion Dance team and decorative trishaws to parade along the streets in George Town.

When

20 December 2015

Where

Padang Brown to City Hall

February 2015

Tropfest South East Asia 2015

Established in Sydney, Australia, the world’s largest short film has travelled to various part of the world. Tropfest SEA is a film competition that gives a platform for young and independent film makers to showcase their films through an open film screening.

Thaipusam

Thaipusam represents the victorious celebration of good over evil. It is celebrated among the Hindu community every year at the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple. Annually, the temple accommodates up to 800,000 devotees.

When

3 February 2015

Where

Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple

Kek Lok Si Temple - Display of Lights

Kek Lok Si Temple is a crowd puller during Chinese New Year. Devotees from far and near will flock to this temple for prayers and also to witness the bright colourful lighting of the temple which is usually lighted only on Chinese New Year.

When

12 February to 18 March 2015

Where

Kek Lok Si Temple

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. For year 2015, it is the year of Goat. Traditionally, it is celebrated with the company of family and friends. Lion dances are also performed to welcome this auspicious day. The Penang State will organize a Chinese New Year Open House and public are invited to join in this celebration.

When

19 to 20 February 2015

Penang Hot Air Balloon Festival 2015

In conjunction with the Visit Penang Year 2015, a Penang Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at Padang Polo. The festival will host 15 hot air balloons during the two day event. Visitors can also enjoy inflatable playgrounds, creative workshops, photography competition, kite flying and many more.

When

21 to 22 February 2015

Where

Padang Polo

Ban Ka Lan Snake Temple Celebration

Traditionally held at the Penang Snake Temple, the Ban Ka Lan celebrates the birthday of its Chinese deity Chor Soo Kong. It is usually held on the sixth day of Chinese New Year. The highlights of the celebration includes medley activities like lion dance, martial arts performance, Chinese opera and many more. This snake temple is one of its kind in Penang.

When

24 February 2015

Where

Penang Snake Temple

April 2015

Penang World Music Festival

The Penang World Music Festival features a repertoire of traditional and contemporary world music. This year, enjoy entertaining performances by musicians from Spain, Germany, South Africa, India and more. The festival includes workshop session at Fort Cornwallis.

Songkran Festival

Songkran Festival or also known as Thai Water Festival is also celebrated in Penang by devotees to wash away bad luck through splashing of water on each other. The festival will begin with the presentation of offerings to Buddha before the water splashing sets off.

When

13 April 2015

Where

Wat Chayamangkalaran Temple, George Town

Penang International Fashion Week

Held for the first time in Penang, the Penang International Fashion Week will be showcasing formal and casual wear to high fashion. Each day during the Fashion Week, the public will have the opportunity to see the collections of our local emerging fashion designers like Aden Yong, Keith Kee, Randy Goh, Samantha Chua, Xue Kai and Tanya Steven.

When

18 to 26 April 2015

Where

Gurney Paragon Mall

May 2015

Wesak Day

Wesak Day is observed by Buddhist around the world. The devotees will celebrate this holy celebration to remember the birth, enlightenment and achievement of Gautama Buddha. In the early morning, devotees will flock to temple to pray, and participate in candle-lit processions in the evening.

When

3 May 2015

Where

Malaysian Buddhist Association

Penang International Dragon Boat Festival

It is an honoured sport that inculcates racial harmony for Penangites since 1950s. This traditional sport will be held at Teluk Bahang Dam Penang with teams from various countries in the world racing to win the overall championship.

When

30 to 31 May 2015

Where

Teluk Bahang Dam

June 2015

Penang Durian Festival

During the annual durian season, the Penang’s famous durian estates will exhibit different types of their prized fruit at Anjung Indah, Balik Pulau. There will also be several stalls selling the mouth-watering durians to the visitors.

When

1 June to 31 July 2015

Where

Anjung Indah, Balik Pulau

August 2015

George Town Festival

Be part of Penang’s most popular month-long festival that celebrates George Town's UNESCO Heritage Site listing and enjoy world class arts and entertainment like theatre, art exhibitions, music, dance, opera, film screening and more.

Hungry Ghost Festival

During the Seventh Lunar Month, the Chinese community believes that the Gates of Hell are opened on the fifteenth night for spirits and ghosts to visit the living. This festival is celebrated on a grand scale in Penang by the Chinese community with the setting up of a temporary stage where giant joss sticks are lit and food items are offered to the spirits and ghosts. A series of entertainment like opera performances and puppet shows will also be staged for spirits, ghosts and the public at night.

When

14 August - 12 September

Where

Around Penang

Merdeka Parade

On Malaysia's 58th Independence Day, expect to see Malaysians from all walks of life coming together to celebrate. There are many related activities and events at the Penang celebrations organized by various local communities and government bodies, including the local Merdeka Parade.

When

31 August 2015

Where

Fort Cornwallis

September 2015

International Lion Dance On Stilts Championship

Witness the most creative and breathtaking lion dance performances by troupes from all over the world. The best team with the best performance will bag the coveted championship title.

When

12 to 13 September 2015

Where

Megamall Shopping Complex, Seberang Perai

Malaysia Day Celebration

In conjunction with Malaysia Day on 16 September 2015, the Penang State Government will be organising a special celebration to commemorate the formation of Malaysia Federation with the inclusion of Sabah and Sarawak in 1963. The celebration will showcase various traditional art forms of Malaysia.

When

15 September 2015

Where

Fort Cornwallis

Mid Autumn Festival

The Chinese community in Penang celebrates this meaningful, traditional festival together with family and friends each year by enjoying tasty baked and "snowskin" mooncakes paired with Chinese tea under the full moon, while the children gather around with their latest lantern designs.

When

27 September 2015

Where

George Town

October 2015

Nine Emperor Gods Festival

Celebrated on the first until the ninth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is celebrated annually by Taoists. Devotees go on a vegetarian diet to cleanse the body and soul, and traditional rituals such as fire walking are performed throughout the festival period. On the final day, there will be a procession to send off the Gods to the sea on an “Emperor Boat” accompanied by many colourful floats.

When

13 to 21 October 2015

Where

Tow Boo Kong Association, Burmah Road

Navratri Festival

Similar to the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, this festival is observed by the Hindus. The devotees will pray to Goddess Thurga, Laxmi and Sarawathy for nine days which they hope the Goddess will bless them in power, wealth and education. The chariot processions will take place on the final day of Navratri Festival.

When

13 to 21 October 2015

Where

Various Indian temple in Penang

November 2015

Deepavali

Also known as “The Festival of Lights” or Diwali, Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus. Decorations with colourful “kolam” designs are drawn and oil lamps are lit in their homes on Deepavali day to appreciate the Gods for happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth.

When

10 November 2015

Where

Around Penang

December 2015

Pesta Dragon Boat Race

Pesta Dragon Boat Race is an annual event held to honour the “spirit of the dragon”. The participating teams from various countries will come together in a battle for the championship.